Reasons to choose CR-5130
Released in 2005, CR-5130 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Acer CR-5130
vs Pentax Optio 550
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
CR-513038 mm²
Optio 550- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The CR-5130 and Optio 550 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
CR-5130MetricOptio 550
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
210 gWeight250 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The CR-5130 and Optio 550 have the same sensor area. The CR-5130 has the lighter body. The CR-5130 and Optio 550 have the same effective resolution. The CR-5130 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 550
Released in 2003, Optio 550 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.